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Shehbaz thankS GuterreS for hiS ‘extremely kind and GenerouS GeSture’ of viSitinG PakiStan
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rime minister Shehbaz Sharif and united nations Secretary-General antonio Guterres on friday urged the international community to extend massive support to Pakistan as the country battled immense floods. the un Secretary-General flanked by Pm Shehbaz Sharif at a joint presser held here at the national flood response and coordination centre (nfrcc), said the world needed to amplify its assistance to Pakistan in the
wake of the natural disaster. Pm Sharif and Secretary-General Guterres visited the nfrcc where they were given a briefing about the situation of floods across the country. the un Secretary-General besides urging support for flood relief assistance also emphasized debt support for Pakistan to help the country overcome numerous challenges including economic stability. Guterres, who had earlier launched a global appeal to raise $160 million for the flood-affected people of Pakistan, said joint efforts were required to help the country over-
come the consequences of climate change. Pakistan, he said, despite its little contribution to climate change was bearing the negative effects of the phenomenon of natural disasters. he said it was absolutely essential for other countries, particularly those contributing to carbon emissions, to mobilize resources for Pakistan following the devastating monsoon. “today, it is Pakistan and tomorrow it could be any other country. mobilizing resources for Pakistan is a matter of justice,” he said.
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